Read our news articles describing the projects, missions, and events we are involved with.
February 10, 2020
WUFAW Assists Pets in Puerto Rico After Earthquakes Strike
Multiple earthquakes in Puerto Rico wreaked havoc on the locals and their pets in January, leaving thousands of people homeless and rescue groups struggling to house their animals. Because of our close partnership with ARYA Pets in San Juan and our history of…
October 25, 2019
Paws for Compassion Spay/Neuter Events in Vietnam
Back in May we announced our partnership with Paws For Compassion (PFC) in sponsoring monthly spay/neuter events in Da Nang, Vietnam. PFC is a local rescue group with a focus on improving the welfare of companion animals through education and rehabilitation.…
May 20, 2019
PUPDATE
Who remembers the stray dog we rescued in Puerto Rico? Look at him now. Renamed Miguel and being cared for by Barks of Hope. Thank you to Nicki Lindy for making us stop to pick this guy up off the streets where he had clearly been living for years. April 5th…
April 05, 2019
Compassion Fatigue Blog - April 2019
"Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the…
March 26, 2019
In memory of Grace Pasqual Rune
Aug 20, 1966 - March 23, 2019 To know her was to love her. GRACE was a true warrior, for herself and for the animals. Being diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago, most people would probably wonder, "Why me?" But for her, it ignited a determination to help as many…
March 20, 2019
Gupo Modernization Plan
EXCITING UPDATE: GUPO MEAT MARKET IS CLOSING AS OF 2020 A major announcement was just made in regards to the future of Gupo Meat Market and we are thrilled to bring this news to you all! From our contact in Busan - "The new mayor of the district worked for…
January 08, 2019
What a Year We Had!
Dear Friends, Because of you, WUFAW has been able to accomplish more than we hoped in our inaugural year, from our first event benefitting the victims of domestic violence, to our trip to Puerto Rico where we delivered $5000 worth of medical supplies, and to…
November 30, 2018
Paralyzed Dog Starting to Walk Again
Paralyzed Mama Dog made the long journey across the Pacific, all the way from Guam to New England back in October. After amazing rescue, Paws of New England, stepped up to the challenge and offered to take her in and provide the necessary physical therapy she…
September 02, 2018
Abused Dog and Her Puppies Need Help
Mama Dog is a sad result of the stray dog problem in Guam, a US territory, where the apathy towards animals is palpable. One day she was seen walking and the next she was paralyzed, yet still trying to care for her two puppies. A concerned military wife…
September 01, 2018
Stella's Story
Stella was found at just 2 ½ months old living in a pagoda in Southern Cambodia, by a local rescue group SAW. The pagoda is big and unfortunately a well-known dumping site for unwanted animals and consistently ambushed by the animal meat traders. The women…
Aug 21, 2018 - Clear the Shelters and Why It's a Bad Idea
Aug 2, 2018 - WUFAW Visits Domestic Violence Shelter
Jul 30, 2018 - Shelter Dogs Suffer Another LA Heatwave
Jul 30, 2018 - Cancer Ridden Senior Dog Dumped at Shelter with Bestie
Jul 30, 2018 - 7 Little Piggies Rescued from Puerto Rico
Jul 30, 2018 - Paralyzed Cambodian Puppy will finally get a Real Wheelchair
Jul 13, 2018 - Puerto Rico Strong